A continuation of “A Week I’m Not Finished With”
Psalm 18:46 has stayed with me longer than I expected.
“The LORD lives! Blessed be my Rock! Exalted be the God of my salvation.”
Last week, I wrote about how this verse unsettled my routines in the best possible way, how it exposed the places where God wasn’t first, even in the quiet moments I thought were “for Him.” That reflection is still working on me, and as I’ve sat with it for a second week, I’ve begun to notice something: exalting God isn’t always a dramatic act. It’s often small, ordinary and almost hidden.
Having been inspired after binge-watching Season 1 of House of David, here are a few ways Psalm 18:46 is teaching me what “exalting God” can look like in everyday life
1. Letting God be the centre, not the accessory
David lived with God at the core of his decisions, emotions, and identity. He didn’t sprinkle God on top of his life; he built his life around Him.
For us, this might look like:
- Pausing to pray before reacting.
- Letting Scripture shape our perspective before our feelings do.
- Making choices that reflect trust rather than fear.
It’s rarely dramatic. It’s more like a daily re‑orientation, a quiet turning of the heart back toward the One who lives.
2. Giving God the credit instead of taking it all yourself
David never pretended his victories were self‑made. He named God as the source of his strength, protection, and rescue.
We exalt God when we:
- Express gratitude rather than leaning on self‑reliance.
- Speak honestly about how faith shapes our lives.
- Recognise blessings as gifts, not entitlements.
It shifts the spotlight. Not away from us in shame, but toward Him in truth.
3. Worship that’s honest, not polished
David worshipped with raw emotion, in joy, sorrow, confusion, and hope. He didn’t curate himself for God.
We exalt God when we:
- Pray honestly instead of pretending.
- Sing, journal, or reflect even when we don’t “feel spiritual”.
- Bring our whole selves to Him, not the edited version.
Authenticity honours Him more than performance ever could.
4. Obedience that grows out of love, not pressure
David’s obedience wasn’t flawless, but it was sincere. It came from a relationship, not rule‑keeping.
Exalting God in our daily choices might look like:
- Choosing integrity when shortcuts tempt us.
- Forgiving when it’s costly.
- Saying “yes” to what aligns with God’s character.
These small acts become a kind of lived worship—quiet but powerful.
5. Trusting God in the messy seasons
David exalted God most clearly when life was falling apart. His praise wasn’t naïve; it was defiant hope.
We do the same when we:
- Keep praying, even when answers are slow.
- Hold onto hope when circumstances look bleak.
- Let suffering deepen our dependence rather than harden our hearts.
Trust in hardship is one of the loudest forms of exaltation.
Still Learning to Exalt Him
I’m realising that exalting God isn’t something I master. It’s something I grow into, slowly, imperfectly, honestly. It’s something that shapes me over time, the way this verse is shaping me now.
Maybe that’s why I’m not finished with Psalm 18:46 yet.
Maybe exalting God begins with simply letting Him interrupt the habits that have quietly taken first place.
A Gentle Prompt for the Week
Take a moment to reflect on Psalm 18:46 again.
What is one small place in your daily rhythm where you could pause long enough to exalt God, not perfectly, but intentionally?
Let the question sit with you.
Let it shape you slowly.
Let it meet you exactly where you are.
Have a blessed week.
Elle x
The Eleven One 
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